The death of three members of the army and police in separate attacks in the city of Benghazi on Sunday, in the most recent a series of attacks against security forces, according to a security official.

A spokesman of the security forces, Abdullah al-Zaidi, said, "Air Force Col. Ali Aldgana was killed when an explosive device placed in his car near a market."

He added: "After several meters, police officer Najib Blhakan Zwai was killed when a hand-made bomb exploded in his car," while another officer was killed Abdul Qadir Elmadani was shot dead in front of his house in Benghazi.

The city of Benghazi is witnessing a wave of bloody attacks targeting security personnel and the judiciary. The attacks also targeted diplomats